Pilbara Minerals is the leading ASX lithium company and a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain. The Company owns 100% of the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium operations, the Pilgangoora Project and Operation. Located in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region, its operation produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate.

We are a Company that is going places and is exciting, dynamic, and purpose-driven. Our growth and diversification strategy will see us continue to grow and transform the industry through innovation and leadership

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world, through the production of lithium materials which are the heart of the world’s ambition towards net zero.

The future is lithium. The future is bright. Make lithium your future.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, the Mechanical Technician is responsible for all Fixed Plant Maintenance and assist the Mechanical Leading Hands in an area of trade expertise with allocation and monitoring of daily activities of Technicians.  To complete equipment repairs and maintenance to a high standard and to ensure the production plant and utilities operate achieving safe, reliable production within approved budgets.

This is a permanent position, with an 8/6-7/7 roster based at our Pilgangoora Operation.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Completion of daily mechanical maintenance activities to achieve the maintenance plan as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot machine components to determine causes of failures when required, including gathering of failure evidence for later analysis.
• Ensure all work orders are completed properly to a consistent high quality in PRONTO.
• Provide information and experience to assistants in their duties.
• Participate in special projects whenever required.
• Maintain punctuality at all times.
• Ensure parts are used properly within the work order task descriptions as intended.
• Ensure all unused parts are returned for credit and placed immediately back to stores warehouse.
• Ensure that on completion of repair, all parts removed are cleaned and tagged with information tags noting the associated work order details.
• Ensure all company tools are returned to the proper area (e.g. tool cabinets, tool storage areas) after use on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the surrounding work area and workshops are maintained in a clean and safe state.
• Raise improvement opportunity ideas with Mechanical Supervisor or Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

About you:

• Certificate III Engineering – Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Plant and must be Australian recognised).
• Fixed plant experience in a mine processing plant environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work well in a team in remote areas.
• Strong commitment towards safety and quality.
• Motivated and hard working with a professional attitude.
• Supervisor / Leading Hand Fixed Plant maintenance experience in a mining processing plant environment (minimum expectation of 3-5years).
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work well in a team in remote areas.
• Strong commitment towards safety and quality.
• Root Cause Analysis experience.
• PRONTO experience and MS Office skills highly regarded.
• Current WA Driver’s licence.
• Willingness to undertake a full site medical and provide a current National Police Clearance

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• New monthly cash bonus based on lithium pricing, PLUS
• Quarterly incentive based on team and company performance, paid in cash or cash/share combination
• Career growth opportunities
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Take a front row seat in the sustainable energy transformation!

What we stand for:

• Great people
• Think, do, achieve
• Safety matters
• Quality products
• Valuing our partners
• Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Short listing for this role will commence immediately.  

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pilbaraminerals.com.au